Ultrasound Archive

Advanced Ultrasound Injection Course with Sportdoctorlondon

2026-01-15T07:24:40+00:00August 31st, 2025|Injections, Ultrasound|

Ultrasound-guided injections have become an essential part of modern musculoskeletal (MSK) practice. For doctors, physiotherapists, and advanced practitioners who already have a foundation in basic ultrasound skills, the next step is to expand into more complex procedures. That is where our advanced ultrasound injection course comes in. In collaboration with SonoSkills, I now teach [...]

Nerve hydrodissection: A Minimally Invasive Option for Nerve Pain

2026-02-28T05:48:38+00:00November 28th, 2024|Injections, Nerves, Ultrasound|

Nerve entrapment from scar tissue, adhesions, or direct trauma causes burning pain in the area supplied by the nerve. Nerve hydrodissection injection is an innovative technique used to treat nerve entrapments. Guided by ultrasound, this procedure involves injecting fluid around a nerve to free it from surrounding scar tissue or compressed tissues. Nerve hydrodissection [...]

How Long Does a Cortisone Shot Last? Maximising The Effect

2024-09-29T17:12:00+00:00October 14th, 2023|Cortisone injection, Injections, Joints, Tendons, Ultrasound|

We use cortisone injections as pain-relieving treatments for arthritis and tendonitis. Cortisone directed to a joint or tendon reduces inflammation and improves pain and function. How long does a steroid shot last, and can we do anything to ensure the effect lasts longer?  What is a steroid shot?  A steroid shot is a type [...]

Knee Aspiration: Effective Drainage for Fluid in the Knee

2025-04-27T12:25:59+00:00November 19th, 2022|Knee, Ultrasound|

Fluid on the Knee, also known as a knee effusion or "water on the knee," is a painful condition resulting from the buildup of fluid in and around the knee joint. Generally, we treat fluid on the Knee with simple strategies such as ice, medication, and a compression wrap. However, sometimes we must drain [...]

Pellegrini Stieda Lesion: A Comprehensive Guide

2025-04-13T13:42:20+00:00November 14th, 2022|Injections, Knee, Ultrasound|

Medial collateral ligament tears cause pain and swelling inside the knee. Generally, MCL injuries settle with a period of bracing and rehab. However, in some cases, the healing of an MCL tear is complicated by calcification of MCL, also known as Pellegrini Stieda syndrome. What is a Pellegrini-Stieda lesion, and how do we treat [...]

PRP therapy: Most frequently asked questions

2026-01-18T08:32:43+00:00November 13th, 2022|Injections, PRP, Treatments, Ultrasound|

Platelet-rich plasma therapy, also known as PRP injection, is a relatively new treatment option for common musculoskeletal conditions, including arthritis and tendonitis. However, numerous practitioners offer various PRP treatments. As a person thinking about Platelet-rich therapy for arthritis or tendonitis, which one would you choose? And does a more expensive system mean a better [...]

The Power of Durolane Injection for Arthritis Relief

2026-01-09T09:26:03+00:00June 20th, 2022|Arthritis, Hyaluronic acid, Medication, Ultrasound|

We use a Durolane injection to treat a common cause of arthritis, osteoarthritis. This condition affects the hips, knees, shoulders, thumbs, and other joints. Generally, the treatment of osteoarthritis consists of modifying lifestyle factors, such as exercise and weight loss, combined with medications, including oral or injectable agents. Some treatments for osteoarthritis are more [...]

How to Recover from a Tennis Leg Injury

2025-05-05T12:40:19+00:00March 19th, 2022|Calf, Ultrasound|

The tennis leg is a strain of one of the calf muscles called the medial head of the gastrocnemius. A calf muscle tear occurs when the muscle is pushed to its limit, leading to tearing. So, how do we diagnose tennis leg, and what do we do about it?   Anatomy of calf muscles [...]

Ultrasound Guided Cortisone Injection in London

2026-01-05T06:40:40+00:00January 29th, 2022|Injections, Joints, Tendons, Ultrasound|

Should you have an ultrasound-guided cortisone injection? Most doctors perform injections 'blind.' This means the doctor must know the anatomy to find the right spot. More commonly, some doctors are performing ultrasound-guided cortisone injections. Why do an ultrasound-guided cortisone injection, who should you get to do it, and how much should it cost in [...]

Ultrasound Guided Injection: Improving Accuracy for Better Results

2024-10-28T18:24:21+00:00January 23rd, 2022|Injections, Pain, Ultrasound|

Injections are essential in treating joints and tendons. Common injections include cortisone, hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich plasma. We think hitting the target is critical to getting a good effect. Unfortunately, hitting a target is easier than it seems. Therefore, we use an ultrasound-guided injection to improve our hit rate. We have outlined the top [...]

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